| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $239.29 | 8.643% | $259.9718 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.30 | 11.858% | $207.2729 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.54 | 3.277% | $147.211 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.45 | 6.181% | $257.4358 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.67 | 3.809% | $177.1708 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.37 | 4.565% | $92.4041 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.95 | 9.427% | $120.315 | $120.32 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.57 | $1,261.7814 | $1,261.78 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.80 | |